EVENT INFORMATION

16
August
1784

The slave ship Neptune arrived with enslaved Africans in British Virgin Islands. About 328 people had been taken aboard and approximately 300 arrived.

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📅 16 August 1784 📍 British Virgin Islands

Vessel: Neptune; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 216. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Earle, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Ansdell, Thomas; Captain: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Beale, Benjamin; Investor: Earle, William (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 October 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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